BNX
Banja Luka
Bosnia and Herzegovina
550 km
342 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
550 km
342 mi / 297 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Sarajevo
Heading
115°
east southeast

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BNX SOF
Airport Name Banja Luka International Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code BNX SOF
ICAO Code LQBK LBSF
City Banja Luka Sofia
Country Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria
Timezone Europe/Sarajevo Europe/Sofia
Elevation 400 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 44.940000, 17.300000 42.700000, 23.410000

Banja Luka (BNX) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Banja Luka International Airport (BNX) in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 550 kilometers (342 miles / 297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Bosnia and Herzegovina with Bulgaria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:26 in Banja Luka, it's 10:26 in Sofia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,342 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits higher than Banja Luka International Airport.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Banja Luka (BNX) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Banja Luka International Airport (BNX) and Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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